Flood control mess: Justice questions immunity of Bernardo, Alcantara

MANILA, Philippines — A Sandiganbayan justice on Tuesday questioned the immunity of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, who was said to be the brains behind the “commitment” or kickback scheme involving proponents of flood control projects.

Associate Justice Ronald Moreno, a senior member of the antigraft court’s third division, ...